Technology Integration Coach 27-28

Job description

***Apply by November 30th*** Thank you for your interest! At ASFG, we are deeply committed to our mission statement and learning goals. We believe that by nurturing purposeful learners, critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, and engaged community contributors , our students—future leaders in Mexico and beyond—will develop the skills, understanding, and aspiration to shape a bright and sustainable future. We value belonging and are committed to an ongoing process of cultivating a welcoming environment. This means continuously listening, learning, and adapting to ensure that every student and family feels seen, heard, and empowered to thrive. The Technology Integration Coach improves student performance by working with teachers to optimize the use of instructional technology in the classroom. This position also establishes a coherent, schoolwide, future-oriented vision for students’ technology learning and collaborates with staff to ensure that students acquire the tech-related skills that they need in order to thrive now and in the future. FUNCTIONS Strategic Planning and Improvement Leads schoolwide planning and improvement initiatives through the Learning, Innovation and Technology Team (LITT), which is composed of technology instructors, section and all-school administrators, and the Technology Manager Plans for and leads monthly LITT meetings. Digital Citizenship Coordinates / Oversees ASFGs digital citizenship policies and practices Conduct Digital Citizenship parent and student meetings in Middle School and High School. Student Technology Curriculum Works with technology instructors and Instructional Programs Director to: Establish and maintain a coherent set of future-oriented student technology learning expectations for technology classes as well as for subject-area integration. Help create grade-level scope and sequences for student technology learning expectations when needed. Teacher Training/Coaching Works with Instructional Programs Director and principals to establish a clear set of instructional technology expectations for teachers as well as expectations for which tech skills/concepts they need to teach to students. With a focus on grades 3-12, assesses instructional technology competencies among teachers with regards to: Their ability to use technology in their instruction to enhance student learning Their ability to teach students the tech skills/concepts that are integrated in their subject- areas. Works with section administrators and the Instructional Programs Director to set goals for improving staff technology competencies and to plan staff professional development Collaborates with teachers in composing effective technology-infused, content-based lessons, and supports the teachers as they implement the lessons in their classrooms Promotes model instructional practices and the role of technology in them Besides one-on-one coaching, uses a variety of methods of training staff: modeling, small group workshops, large group presentations, or whole-school sessions; may also recommend external training Investigates, evaluates, and disseminates information on best practices for technology integration, sources of information on trends, research, and applications related to technology use in the educational setting. Collects and analyzes data on the integration of technology at ASFG and measures progress for instructional improvement. Maintains a current expertise of technology integration strategies and coaching pedagogy. Educational Technology Resources Works with Instructional Programs Director, principals and Technology Manager to: gather data on the educational technology (hardware & software) being used schoolwide assess the appropriateness of the technology and effectiveness of how it’s being used evaluate and recommend instructional technology materials and software to ensure infrastructure and tools are available to carry out school and technology initiatives. Works with teachers to help them select digital and physical tech resources to enhance learning Works with Instruction Programs Director to manage academic licenses Coordinates with the Tech Center to ensure the smooth and successful deployment of new educational technologies. Makerspace Manages the makerspace room and resources, which includes: evaluating and selecting materials organizing student makerspace activities overseeing the use of makerspace Student Support Provides extra 1-1 laptop support for individual students entering ASFG after the 7th grade. Determines the needs of individual students, and develops methods of incorporating interactive technology to improve and enhance their learning. Administrative Responsibilities Attends and actively participates in administrative and section staff meetings to which they are invited. Updates the ASFG Technology website or web pages. Work Hours / Dates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:45am - 2:45pm Wednesday: 7:45am to 4:00pm Qualifications and Experience A Bachelor’s degree or higher Current teaching credential is preferred (or 12 semester hours of educational credits in their teaching area) A minimum of three years of successful full-time experience as a classroom teacher; experience teaching technology classes to students is beneficial Experience providing professional development for teachers or other adults in the integration of technology for instruction using all of the following modes: modeling, mentoring, one-on-one coaching, small group workshops, large group presentations. Professional Skills Knowledge of the ISTE Standards and other relevant curriculum documents An in-depth knowledge of instructional technologies and their effect on student learning An insightful understanding of technologies and tech-related skills that students need in order to thrive now and in the future Stays up-to-date with, quickly learns how to use, and readily implements emerging technologies The ability to design and deliver exemplary technology-enhanced instruction based on best practice The inclination and ability to collect and use data to identify problems and generate solutions Excellent verbal and written communications skills (preferably in both English and Spanish) Vision-oriented and goal-oriented planning; effective time management, organizational skills, and prioritization of work to meet the needs of the users. The ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with staff: seeks out regular communication listens to others and remains receptive to new ideas addresses criticism in an appropriate manner and develops constructive outcomes Personal Qualities Demonstrates initiative; is a dynamic self-starter. Demonstrates a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Is flexible and detail-oriented. Shows patience with adult learners of technology Demonstrates enthusiasm for the use of technology. Actively cooperates and works effectively with others: promotes teamwork, shares information, and works to resolve conflicts, as appropriate.